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Sunday, 25 August 2013
Tuesday, 13 August 2013
Fiat Abarth
Fiat Abarth
Fiat Abarth
Fiat’s Abarth reminds us of the old chewing-gum ad line, “Double Your Pleasure, Double Your Fun,” in that it matches two of the factors that make these little Italian (via Mexico) cars so much fun.The first factor is the Abarth makeover, starting with the turbocharged and twin-intercooled 1.4-liter MultiAir four with 160 horsepower and 170 lb-ft that will light up the front tires through the five-speed manual box. (No word yet on the availability of an automatic.) Presentation points accrue for the red, look-what-I-have engine cover complete with scorpion logo. Adding some sassiness to the regular chassis are stiffer springs, Koni front shocks, a 0.6-inch-lower ride height, bigger brakes with red-coated calipers, and wider Pirelli tires. No one will doubt you are piloting something beyond a standard Abarth. There are Abarth scorpion badges on the front, sides, and rear; more-aggressive fascias at both ends; Abarth side stripes; and dual exhausts. The best visuals and dynamics come with the optional 17-inch wheels.The other factor is the cloth roof. The steel roof rails stay in place while the cloth roof and its glass rear window accordion back like a sardine-can lid. There are two folding positions. The first push of the convertible top button slides the top back, creating a giant sunrooflike opening to the rear rooftop spoiler. Push the button again, and the roof slides still farther back until it nestles just above the trunklid. You can open the roof to that first position at speeds up to 60 mph, but you need to throttle back to 50 to slide it all the way back. Very convenient.
Fiat Abarth
Fiat Abarth
The Abarth is not a rock-hard-suspended performance car Italians usually aren’t but the Southern California roads we drove were free of the broken pavement found in many parts of the U.S., so most customers can expect some jostling in this short-wheelbase, relatively stiffly sprung runabout. Also, the electrically assisted steering isn’t very feelsome, but if you assume the right mind-set, that doesn’t matter much. The Abarths are made for quick, characterful blasts through a canyon or around town, not precision hot-lapping. Cutting a hole in the roof for the canvas top doesn’t hurt the Cinquecento’s structure as much as you might think, because most of the door frame is preserved. Is the Abarth as razor-edged as some small performance cars? No. But it can be a lot of rorty fun. Fiat lists almost the same curb weight for coupe and cabrio Abarths, so figure 0 to 60 mph in about 6.9 seconds. The EPA numbers come in at 28 mpg for city driving and 34 mpg on the highway.A normal has a base price of $20,200, and a fixed-roof Abarth would set you back $22,700. Combine the pair, and the tab starts at $26,700. Out of curiosity, we went to Fiat's consumer site and built the Abarth cabrio of our dreams. The options on our Rosso car included the Dr. Dre Beats Audio system, black 17-inch wheels, TomTom navigation, and the Comfort & Convenience package (hey, need those heated seats), and it came in at $29,750. Fully loaded, the car nears $32,000, which is a lot for this little metal. Regardless, all Abarths come with a one-day Abarth Driving Experience school. We don’t think you need a class to enjoy the Abarth experience, but you’ll probably want to go anyway.
Fiat Abarth
Fiat Abarth
Fiat Abarth
Fiat Abarth
Fiat Abarth
Monday, 12 August 2013
Fiat 500
Fiat 500
Fiat 500
Which brings us to the all-important question of whether we’ll see Fiat 500s in America. Now that Fiat is laying the groundwork for Alfa Romeo’s return to the American market, the Fiat 500 could possibly become part of its plan.Sales of small cars are strong stateside, and the new Fiat 500 could be Fiat 500’s best chance of winning over young buyers and banishing the unpleasant memories of past unreliabilityFast forward to the twelvemonth 2007.European Community has been re-introduced to the dear edict Fiat 500.Adhering to the same philosophy that made that Fiat 500 a achiever Hoosier State 1957 the redesigned Fiat 500 seamlessly blends its ex post facto design and unparalleled shape with innovative technology.As the global vehicle food market seems to be more and more influenced by European style it only makes sense that order would want to aim the Second Earl of Guilford American market. afterwards all if MFiat 500 Coopers Beetles and to a lesser point Smart Cars could hold up and thrive in North America it near seems authorization that the company whose motorcar single handedly defined the subcompacts genesis take group A crack at our commercialise place across the pond.
Fiat 500
Fiat 500
The special edition of the iconic Fiat 500, which has been customised by Gucci Creative Director Frida Giannini in partnership with Fiat 500’s Centro Stile, will make its first public appearance at the world famous classic car festival in a themed display within the stunning country grounds of the Goodwood estate, near Chichester.patch the Fiat 500 has been tailored and arguably improved for Second Earl of Guilford American English consumers with advancements such as an improved organisation with redesigned front calipers revised respite for our roads new steering bike controls and sound system 1 call back it’s safe to say that we’ definetely got big expectations for this lovable little car.Fiat 500s stylish new Fiat 500 byGucci model, which was launched at an exclusive party in London on Monday (27 June), will make a special appearance at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this weekend.Even though the Twin Air won’t be the cheapest Fiat 500 when it goes on sale here in September prices are expected to start around Fiat 500 more than the entry-level 1.2-litre four-pot petrol – its driveability and awesome economy will make it the Cinq of choice. And this engine represents just the start of Fiat 500’s two-cylinder plans: a petrol-electric hybrid version should enter production in the next year or two.
Fiat 500
Fiat 500
Fiat 500
Fiat 500
Fiat 500
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